For video training including walkthroughs & tutorials please see http://ithemes.com/backupbuddy-training/

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===Installing BackupBuddy===

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Check out the [[Installing BackupBuddy]] section to see how BackupBuddy can be uploaded and activated on Single sites or Multisite networks or Multisite sites.

===Getting Started===

===Getting Started===

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Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Getting_Started|Getting Started]] page.

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Check out the [[BackupBuddy:_Getting_Started|Getting Started]] page to backup your Single sites or Multisite networks.

===Restore or Migrate===

===Restore or Migrate===

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Learn to [[BackupBuddy:_ImportBuddy|Restore or Migrate]] your site with importbuddy.php.

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Learn to [[BackupBuddy:_ImportBuddy|Restore or Migrate]] your Single sites or Multisite networks with the latest importbuddy.php.

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===Developing Locally===

===Developing Locally===

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Set up your computer to [[BackupBuddy:_Local_Development|Develop Sites Locally]] and then migrate them to your live site.

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See the [[BackupBuddy:_Local_Development|Develop Sites Locally]] page for developing WordPress sites locally on your own computer using something like XAMPP or MAMP. You can then migrate them to your web host.

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===Using your HOSTS file for seamless migrations===

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Here's one tutorial that may help:

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http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/hosts-files-explained/

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The HOSTS file allows you to basically just update the DNS settings for the site ONLY FOR YOU on your computer. This lets you try out what would happen if you updated the DNS settings for everyone but only locally. The goal is basically to make your own computer think that your website is reached by going to the new IP address instead of the IP address everyone else on the internet goes to by visiting your URL. This allows you to access the new site before officially pointing everyone on the internet to the new server.

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The procedure is basically:

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* Update your computer's HOSTS file to point the new destination server IP address. Leave DNS settings as-is so that everyone else online will continue to see the normal site.

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* Connect to your site. When you connect to it you should end up on the new server if you've set up your HOSTS file properly. Upload ImportBuddy, your backup file, etc to it.

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* Restore normally. Verify that it all works properly.

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* Assuming everything is good to go you can then change the DNS so that everyone else online gets switched over to accessing the new server. This results in a seamless launch with no down-time. Make sure to re-edit your HOSTS file to remove the bypass so you don't forget.

=Specifications=

=Specifications=

Server configuration is a very complex topic and varies wildly between hosts, server operating systems, and even the personal preference of the server administrator. Below are the bare minimum requirements for the plugin along with the recommended setup to get the most out of this plugin. You may use [[ServerBuddy]] to help you determine how your server compares to our minimum requirements & recommendations.

Server configuration is a very complex topic and varies wildly between hosts, server operating systems, and even the personal preference of the server administrator. Below are the bare minimum requirements for the plugin along with the recommended setup to get the most out of this plugin. You may use [[ServerBuddy]] to help you determine how your server compares to our minimum requirements & recommendations.

*** You must have the ability to configure your server to allow execution of this zip.exe file for it to function.

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*** File permissions must also be set to allow access and execution of the zip executable.

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* wp-config.php file must be in WordPress installation directory OR (starting with BackupBuddy v3.0) in the parent directory.

===Minimum Server Requirements (reduced functionality)===

===Minimum Server Requirements (reduced functionality)===

'' NOTE: Some features of BackupBuddy will be unavailable or limited if running on minimum requirements without recommendations. Large sites may not be able to be backed up with these minimum features.'''

'' NOTE: Some features of BackupBuddy will be unavailable or limited if running on minimum requirements without recommendations. Large sites may not be able to be backed up with these minimum features.'''

* WordPress 2.9+ (MU & Multisite are not officially supported though reported to work for backup/restore but not migration)

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** We are trying to maintain bare minimum backup functionality for legacy versions as far back as WordPress v2.6 (though it's not pretty nor guaranteed to work perfectly at this time; we recommend only performing backups & direct restores for older versions and use it for safety while upgrading to the latest WordPress).

* Write permissions to /wp-content/uploads/ for the user running BackupBuddy.

* Write permissions to /wp-content/uploads/ for the user running BackupBuddy.

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* BackupBuddy requires the uploads directory to be in the standard WordPress location.

** Backups will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_backups/

** Backups will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_backups/

** Temporary files will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_temp/xxxxxxx/ (temporarily generated at each backup)

** Temporary files will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_temp/xxxxxxx/ (temporarily generated at each backup)

* Free disk space equal to or greater than the entire size of your site once compressed.

* Free disk space equal to or greater than the entire size of your site once compressed.

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* wp-config.php file must be in WordPress installation directory OR (starting with BackupBuddy v3.0) in the parent directory.

===Host Compatibility===

===Host Compatibility===

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===Frequently Seen Support Issues===

===Frequently Seen Support Issues===

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''Problems?'' Start with the [[BackupBuddy:_Frequent_Support_Issues|Frequently Seen Support Issues]] to most quickly troubleshoot your problem.

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''Problems?'' We have compiled a list of issues and solutions to many problems that we have seen encountered before. [[BackupBuddy:_Frequent_Support_Issues|Frequently Seen Support Issues]] to attempt to narrow down your problem and find a solution.

BETA indicates that Multisite functionality has known issues and is not reccomended for production use except at your own risk. We do NOT guarantee its functionality or provide guaranteed support for beta products.

Using your HOSTS file for seamless migrations

The HOSTS file allows you to basically just update the DNS settings for the site ONLY FOR YOU on your computer. This lets you try out what would happen if you updated the DNS settings for everyone but only locally. The goal is basically to make your own computer think that your website is reached by going to the new IP address instead of the IP address everyone else on the internet goes to by visiting your URL. This allows you to access the new site before officially pointing everyone on the internet to the new server.

The procedure is basically:

Update your computer's HOSTS file to point the new destination server IP address. Leave DNS settings as-is so that everyone else online will continue to see the normal site.

Connect to your site. When you connect to it you should end up on the new server if you've set up your HOSTS file properly. Upload ImportBuddy, your backup file, etc to it.

Restore normally. Verify that it all works properly.

Assuming everything is good to go you can then change the DNS so that everyone else online gets switched over to accessing the new server. This results in a seamless launch with no down-time. Make sure to re-edit your HOSTS file to remove the bypass so you don't forget.

Specifications

Server configuration is a very complex topic and varies wildly between hosts, server operating systems, and even the personal preference of the server administrator. Below are the bare minimum requirements for the plugin along with the recommended setup to get the most out of this plugin. You may use ServerBuddy to help you determine how your server compares to our minimum requirements & recommendations.

We are trying to maintain bare minimum backup functionality for legacy versions as far back as WordPress v2.6 (though it's not pretty nor guaranteed to work perfectly at this time; we recommend only performing backups & direct restores for older versions and use it for safety while upgrading to the latest WordPress).

Write permissions to /wp-content/uploads/ for the user running BackupBuddy.

BackupBuddy requires the uploads directory to be in the standard WordPress location.

Backups will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_backups/

Temporary files will be stored in /wp-content/uploads/backupbuddy_temp/xxxxxxx/ (temporarily generated at each backup)

Free disk space equal to or greater than the entire size of your site once compressed.

wp-config.php file must be in WordPress installation directory OR (starting with BackupBuddy v3.0) in the parent directory.

Host Compatibility

Misc. Information

Troubleshooting

Frequently Seen Support Issues

Problems? We have compiled a list of issues and solutions to many problems that we have seen encountered before. Frequently Seen Support Issues to attempt to narrow down your problem and find a solution.

BackupBuddy: Error Codes

Receive an error code? Check out the Error Codes page for explanations.

BETA indicates that Multisite functionality has known issues and is not reccomended for production use except at your own risk. We do NOT guarantee its functionality or provide guaranteed support for beta products.